Laotian American community in Georgia; honoring Airavata flag; commend
This resolution commends Georgia's Laotian American community for their contributions to the state's cultural and economic life, including their establishment of businesses and cultural centers in cities like Atlanta and Macon. It formally honors the Airavata flag - a white three-headed elephant on red - as a symbol of the community's heritage, representing the historical Kingdom of Lan Xang and their resilience. As a ceremonial resolution (not a law), it has no legal effect but serves to recognize the community's history, including their role during the Vietnam War and their refugee resettlement in Georgia. The bill does not create new policies or obligations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Mar 4, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kasey Carpenter
RRepublican
P
Martin Momtahan
RRepublican
P
Rey Martinez
RRepublican
P
Soo Hong
RRepublican
P
Steven Sainz
RRepublican
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